Saw-supporting means.



H. N. WEDDLE.

sAw SUPPORTING MEANS.

APPLICATION FILED MAR-17,1913.

1,145,284. Patented July 6,1915.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HOWARD N. WEDDLE, citizen of the United States, residing at Dinuba, in the county ofTul'are and State of California, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Saw-Supporting Means, of which the following is a specification. 1

My invention relates to improvements in saws and broadly includes novel supporting a means therefor, whereby the same maybe held in an upright position when not in use.

An object of this invention is to provide an improved saw embodying novel supporting means such as will hold the same in an upright position (when desired) and being so arranged that it will prevent lateral tilting thereof, ordinarily due to jarring.

Another object is to construct a device of this nature wherein the saw blade and integral,

supporting means are preferably formed consequently reducing cost of manufacture, and at the same time greatly increasing the durability of the device.

A further object is to arrange the supporting means in such a manner that the lateral tilting of the saw is prevented, the saw end being cut at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the saw and disposed adjacent the terminus of its longitudinal sides.

A still further object of the present device is to provide novel saw supporting means so arranged as to support the same in an upright positionyet disposed in such manner that it will not impede operation thereof in any way.

With the above and other objects 1n v1eW,

my invention relates to such detailsof construction, combination and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter more fully described and specifically pointed out in the appended claims.

In describing my invention in detail, reference will be had to the accompanying drawings, wherein like characters denote like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which Figure 1, is a side elevation of an ordinary saw illustrating the improved supporting means formed integral therewith, Fig. 2, is an edge view of the saw showing the same being disposed in an upright position, and Fig. 3, is an enlarged view of type. This is merely shown todisplay the application of my invention, consequently the latter maybe employed in "connection 7 with saws of other types when so desired.

The saw illustrated in the drawing consists of'a body or blade portion 10 which is carried by a handle portion 11 of the usual form, fastening means 12 being employed for attachment thereto. In providing my PatentedJuly'fi, 1915i Application filed Maren 17,1913. Seria11 Io.'754,9-5 2. H

the supporting means -more invention in connection with a saw of this 1 character, the end thereof is first cut away at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the blade in order to provide a substantial level plane for accommodating the support-j ing means, the supporting means in this po-x sition being more capable of supporting the saw in an upright position and lateral tilting thereof. 1 a

My invention consists more essentially in the provision of extended prongs 13 which are sharpened at their outer extremities as illustrated in order to prevent slipping when supporting'the saw in an uprlght position.

One prong is preferably disposed adjacent the terminus of the smooth longitudinal edge of the saw blade while theother is disposed in proximityto the inner edge of the teeth formed on'the other longitudinal edge. This method of disposition provides a more eflicient support in consistent with preventing the eflicient operation of the saw. The supporting means being disposed in this manner will prevent lateral tilting of the savyg-to an appreciable extent consequently greatly adding to the utility thereof.

In Fig. 2, I have illustrated the saw in conjunction with a support 14: showing the former in an upright position, such as assumed when provided with the improved supporting means disclosed.

The prongs 13 are preferably cast integral with the saw blade in order to reduce cost of manufacture, however, it will be further recognized that this will also greatly add to the durability of the device.

The greatest of stress is laid upon the specific disposition of the prong. in view of the fact that lateral tilting of the saw is prevented due to the prongs being spaced from the longitudinal aXis thereof.

The advantages resultant from the use of my invention, will be readily comprehended by those conversant with the crude and unsatisfactory devices, heretofore employed in this art.

Such changes as are permissible by the subjoined claims may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of my invention.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. In combination with a saw having the usual flexible blade, spurs on the free end of the blade for engagement with the floor to retain the blade from displacement, when the saw is inclined against a vertical support.

2. A hand saw comprising a blade having a handle at one end and having integral spaced apart spurs projecting longitudinally from the end of the blade opposite the handle, said spurs being adapted to retain the lower end of the blade from slipping, and to retain the blade from edge-wise tilting when the saw is inclined against a vertical sup port.

' In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

HOWARD N. WEDDLE. Witnesses:

S. H. WEDDLE,

L. L. BRIDGES.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents.

Washington, D. G. 

